Sony VPL-DX15 User Manual
Data
Projector
4-125-572-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
for Network / USB File Viewer
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
VPL-MX25
VPL-DX15
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Overview of the Features ...................5
Network Features .........................5
USB File Viewer Feature ............. 5
Precautions ......................................... 6
Use of Network Features .............. 6
Use of Windows Vista® Network
Projector .................................... 6
Use of Network File Viewer ......... 7
Use of Remote Desktop ...............7
Use of Video Streaming ...............7
Use of the Feature for Monitoring
and Operating the Projector from
a Computer via a Web
Browser .....................................7
Use of USB File Viewer ...............8
Types of Files Available for
Browsing .........................................8
About Supported Fonts ...................... 9
Restrictions on Folder Names and
Filenames on a File List ............... 10
Preparation
Activating the Network Features .....11
Network Mode ............................ 11
About Simple Setting .................13
Making a Wired Connection with a
Computer ......................................14
Configuring Using Simple
Setting ..................................... 15
Making a Wireless Connection with a
Computer ......................................16
Configuring Using Simple Setting
for Ad-hoc (Peer-to-peer)
Connection ..............................16
Configuring Using “Simple Setting”
for Wireless Access Point
Connection ..............................17
Configuring the Network Settings
Using the Menu .............................19
Configuring the Wired Network
Setting (VPL-DX15 Only) ......19
Configuring the Wireless Network
Setting ......................................19
Configuring the Common Setting
Items ........................................21
Initializing the Network Setting .......22
Preparing for Using the USB File
Viewer Feature ..............................23
Connecting the USB Memory ....23
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ........23
Using the Network Features
Running a Presentation via a
Network—Windows Vista® Network
Projector ........................................24
Configuring the Settings on the
Projector ..................................24
Configuring the Settings on the
Computer .................................24
Projecting a File Stored on a Network
Directly—Network File Viewer ....25
Configuring the Settings on the
Computer .................................25
Configuring the Settings on the
Projector ..................................25
Operating a Computer from the
Projector—Remote Desktop .........26
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Configuring the Settings on the
Computer ................................ 26
Configuring the Settings on the
Projector .................................. 26
Projecting a Streaming Video Delivered
via a Network—Video
Streaming ...................................... 28
Configuring the Settings on the
Computer ................................ 28
Configuring the Settings on the
Projector .................................. 28
Monitoring and Operating the Projector
Using a Web Browser ...................29
Accessing from the Computer .... 30
Confirming the Information
regarding the Projector
—Information ......................... 30
Operating the Computer
—Control ................................ 31
Setting the Network
Information ............................. 31
Setting up the Projector
—Setup ................................... 32
Others
Troubleshooting ................................39
Glossary ............................................43
Index .................................................46
Using USB File Viewer
Projecting a File Stored in the USB
Memory Directly
—USB File Viewer ....................... 36
Using File Viewer
Monitoring the Microsoft Office
File ................................................ 37
Monitoring the PowerPoint
File .......................................... 37
Monitoring the Excel File .......... 37
Monitoring the Photo File ................ 37
Monitoring the Video File ................38
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Table of Contents
B Getting Started
Overview of the Features
This manual explains the features described
below.
Network Features
Running a presentation over a
network—Windows Vista® Network
Projector
• Use of the Windows Vista® Network
Projector feature which is a standard
application of Windows Vista allows you
to run a presentation over a wireless or
wired* network.
*VPL-DX15 only
• As the feature uses an application included
with Windows Vista, you need not install
additional software.
• As this feature supports wireless
connection, no complicated cable
connection for a wired connection is
required.
Projecting a file stored in a
computer on a network directly—
Network File Viewer
The projector is supplied with the simplified
file viewer with which you can browse files.
Using these simplified file viewer, you can
browse the following files on a computer
over a network.
– Microsoft Office file (PowerPoint/
Excel)
– Photo file
– Video file
For details on files you can browse, refer to
“Types of Files Available for Browsing” on
page 8.
Operating a computer from the
projector—Remote Desktop
• The projector supports the Remote
Desktop feature included with Windows
operating systems.
• If a USB mouse and USB keyboard
(alphabetic layout 101/102 keys) are
connected to the projector, you can control
the computer located at a remote site from
the projector. Commercially available
USB mouse, USB keyboard (alphabetic
layout 101/102 keys), and USB hub are
required.
Projecting a streaming video
delivered via a network—Video
Streaming
You can view a streaming video delivered by
a computer equipped with Windows Media
Encoder over a wireless or wired* network.
*VPL-DX15 only
Monitoring and operating the
projector via a web browser
• You can monitor and operate the projector
from a computer via a web browser over a
wireless or wired* network.
*VPL-DX15 only
• You can have e-mail sent notifying you of
lamp replacement timing and error
information for the projector to a
previously specified e-mail address.
USB File Viewer Feature
Projecting files stored in a USB
memory—USB File Viewer feature
The projector is supplied with the simplified
file viewer with which you can browse files.
Using these simplified file viewer, you can
browse the following files stored in a USB
memory connected to the USB connector of
the projector without using a computer.
– Microsoft Office file (PowerPoint/
Excel)
–Photo file
– Video file
For details on files you can browse, refer to
“Types of Files Available for Browsing” on
page 8.
Getting Started
Overview of the Features
5
Precautions
• This manual explains the Network
function and how to operate USB File
Viewer features, using the VPL-MX25 or
VPL-DX15 data projector.
• The displays of VPL-DX15 are used in the
explanation. Some items in the display
may not be displayed in VPL-MX25.
• Before you use these features, read the
precautions for each feature.
• For the operations of the projector, refer to
the Operating Instructions contained on
the CD-ROM.
• Configuration of a computer varies with
the model, operating system or the local
region where the computer is used. For
details on system configuration, refer to
the manual that comes with your
computer, online help, or the Microsoft
website.
• It may take some time to show another
display, such as detailed information.
• It takes about a minute just after the power
is turned on until the network function or
USB file viewer can be used.
Use of Network Features
• A computer to be connected to the
projector should be equipped with either
of the following network features:
– Wireless Network (802.11a/b/g)*
– Wired Network (IEEE 802.3 10Base-T/
100Base-TX)
* A Wireless Network is not available in
some countries and regions.
• Regarding 802.1x Authentication, the
projector adopts EAP Type (Extensible
Authentication Protocol type) and
supports the PEAP (MS-CHAP v2)
authentication method. The projector
supports only Windows 2003 Server as the
authentication server (RADIUS Server).
Use of Windows Vista® Network Projector
• To use this feature, your computer is
required to have an operating system that
supports the Windows Vista® Network
Projector feature installed.
The main operating systems equipped
with the Windows Vista® Network
Projector feature are as follows:
– Windows Vista Home Premium
– Windows Vista Business
– Windows Vista Ultimate
• There are some restrictions on use of the
Windows Vista® Network Projector
feature.
– The Windows Vista® Network Projector
feature is not suitable for reproduction of
moving images, as the update interval of
the image reproduction on the projector
is longer than that on the computer.
– As the projector cannot be connected to
a computer with resolution higher than
that of the projector, it is necessary to
convert the resolution of the computer to
less than that of the projector. If,
however, your computer has Windows
Vista Service Pack1 or later version
installed, a dialog box that prompts you
to convert the resolution to less than that
of the projector opens, and the resolution
will be down-converted. Then the
resolution of the computer is
automatically restored to the original
one when you quit this feature.
– The projector cannot project an image of
Windows Media Center in full-screen
display.
– If the connected computer has more than
16-bit color display, the projected image
from the projector is automatically
converted to 16-bit color.
– Any wallpaper projected by the
projector using this feature is displayed
in a single color.
– Reproduction of audio using the
Windows Vista® Network Projector
feature is not available.
– (pause mark) may appear in the
screen saver starting window. In this
case, cancel the screen saver to restore
the previous display.
may be displayed during other
operations. Consult the manufacturer of
your computer for details on such an
issue when appears or how to make
it go away, etc.
– This feature may not be available,
depending on antivirus software
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Precautions
installed on your computer. It may
become available if you change the
setting of the software so as to permit
Windows services.
– (Only for the VPL-DX15) When the
projector is connected with two or more
computers via both wired and wireless
networks, the wired network connection
has priority. In this case, you cannot use
the Windows Vista® Network Projector
feature of the computer connected via a
wireless network by specifying the IP
Address of that projector.
Use of Network File Viewer
• To use the Network File Viewer feature,
the connected computer is required to
support network file sharing. The main
operating systems that support network
file sharing are as follows:
– Windows 2000 Professional
– Windows XP Home
– Windows XP Professional
– Windows Vista Home Premium
– Windows Vista Business
– Windows Vista Ultimate
• This feature does not support Windows
domain.
• Be sure to use one-byte characters for the
folder name (share name). Other
characters cannot be input the folder name
(share name) in the projector.
• There are restrictions on the folder names
and filenames on a file list. For details, see
“Restrictions on Folder Names and
Filenames on a File List” on page 10.
• There are restrictions on the files that can
be browsed. For details, see “Types of
Files Available for Browsing” on page 8.
Use of Remote Desktop
• To use the remote desktop feature, the
connected computer is required to support
the Remote Desktop feature. The main
operating systems that support the Remote
Desktop feature are as follows:
– Windows XP Professional
– Windows Vista Business
– Windows Vista Ultimate
• Prepare a USB mouse (not supplied), USB
keyboard (alphabetic layout 101/102 keys,
not supplied) and USB hub (not supplied)
to use this feature.
• Be sure not to connect the USB mouse (not
supplied) and USB keyboard (alphabetic
layout 101/102 keys, not supplied) to the
projector directly. Connect them via a
USB hub (not supplied.)
• There are the following restrictions on the
Remote Desktop feature:
– The Windows Vista® Network Projector
feature is not suitable for reproduction of
moving images, as the update interval of
the image reproduction on the projector
is longer than that on the computer.
– Any wallpaper projected by the
projector using the Remote Desktop
feature is displayed in a single color.
– Reproduction of audio using the Remote
Desktop feature is not available.
Use of Video Streaming
• Installation of Windows Media Encoder
on the connected computer and the
available system environment for
streaming delivery are required for use of
the Video Streaming feature. The versions
of Windows Media Encoder that support
the feature are as follows:
– Windows Media Encoder 9 Series
• The audio is not output from the projector
if not equipped with speakers.
• Depending on the system environment,
low-quality moving images may be
reproduced, or moving image cannot be
reproduced.
• The quality of the reproduced moving
images depends on the computer’s
performance.
• The highest resolution of the moving
images that can be reproduced is 720 ×
576 pixels. Those with higher resolution
cannot be displayed.
Use of the Feature for Monitoring and Operating the Projector from a Computer via a Web Browser
• When you monitor the information
regarding the projector and operate the
projector from a computer via a web
Getting Started
Precautions
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browser, the connected computer is
required to have the following web
browser installed:
– Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• The supported languages are English and
Japanese only.
Types of Files Available for Browsing
Use of USB File Viewer
• There are restrictions on the folder names
and filenames displayed on a file list. For
details, see “Restrictions on Folder Names
and Filenames on a File List” on page 10.
• There are restrictions on the files that can
be browsed. For details, see “Types of
Files Available for Browsing” on page 8.
• To prevent data from accidental loss, we
recommend that you back up data
frequently. Should data have been lost,
Sony will not be liable for damages of any
kind.
• It may take some time until the file list is
displayed after a USB memory is
connected.
• The data in the USB memory connected to
the projector via a USB hub cannot be
displayed.
• The projector cannot be connected with
the computer by connecting the USB cable
to the USB connector on the projector.
About the USB memory
• A USB memory up to 16 GB is used to
confirm the operation check for this
projector. However, the projector provides
no guarantee of the operation of every
USB memory.
• Be sure not to remove the USB memory
during accessing. If a file in the USB
memory is open, press the ENTER key to
close it before removing the USB memory.
The files to which you are permitted access
using Network File Viewer and USB File
Viewer are described below.
• files created with the following
applications of Microsoft Office 97/2000/
XP/2003
– PowerPoint (.ppt)
– Excel (.xls)
• Photo files
– JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg)
• Video (streaming video) files
–WMV (.wmv)*
* Only when the video format is WMV and
audio format is WMA
Notes
• The File Viewers of this unit are of simplified
type. They are inadequate to play the files
described above completely.
• The following languages can be used in
PowerPoint, and Excel files.
– Languages with single-byte characters
(English, French, etc.)
Some languages may not be displayed
correctly.
– Japanese
• For the fonts that can be used for the
PowerPoint, or Excel file, see “About
Supported Fonts” on page 9.
• It may take some time due to a file until the
contents of a file are displayed.
• It may take some time to turn a page of a
PowerPoint, or Excel file.
• Some graphics and effects in PowerPoint,
and Excel files may not be displayed
properly.
• Still image files of higher resolution than
1600 × 1200 pixels may not be displayed.
• Moving image files of higher resolution than
720 × 576 pixels may not be displayed.
• The following are recommended for video
files to be used with this product.
– Display size*: 720 × 576 (or 720 × 480)
pixels
– Video bit rate: 800 kbps (CBR)
– Frame rate: 15 fps
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Types of Files Available for Browsing
– Audio bit rate: 64 kbps (CBR)
– Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz (stereo)
* When making the display size other than
the one before, be sure to make the
numbers of pixels a multiple of 16.
e.g.) 320 × 240 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels,
640 × 360 pixels
About Supported Fonts
The fonts displayed correctly when using the
Network File Viewer and USB File Viewer
are described below. Any other font
specifications in a file will be substituted
with those of fonts described below, in
which case some characters may not be
displayed properly.
Alphabetical characters:
–Arial
–Courier
–Tahoma
–Times
–Symbol
Japanese characters:
– MS Gothic and MS P Gothic
Getting Started
About Supported Fonts
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Restrictions on Folder Names and Filenames on a File List
There are the following restrictions on the
names of folders and filenames available for
browsing using the viewers equipped with
the projector:
• Languages available to display:
– Languages with single-byte characters
such as English, French, etc. In this case,
some characters may not be displayed
properly according to the language.
– Japanese
• Usable character count: up to 255 one-byte
characters
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Restrictions on Folder Names and Filenames on a File List
B Preparation
Activating the Network Features
To use the network features of the projector,
a peer-to-peer connection between the
projector and a computer or a connection of
both devices over a network is required.
There are four types of Network Mode
(VPL-MX25: 3 and 4/VPL-DX15: 1 to
4). Use one of the methods according to
your network environment.
Before starting
There are precautions on use of the network
features. See “Use of Network Features” on
page 6 before you start using this feature.
Notes
• When you make a connection, a network
configuration such as an IP Address setting
may be required. For details, contact your
network administrator.
• If your network environment has changed,
set up the network configuration again.
Network Mode
Choose one of the four types of Network
Mode according to your network
environment.
Wired Connection (VPL-DX15 only)
1 Connection between the projector
and a computer
Use a cross type Ethernet cable for the
connection.
Projector
Preparation
Computer
For details on the connection and
configuration, see “Making a Wired
Connection with a Computer” on page 14.
Activating the Network Features
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2 LAN connection among the
projector and computers
LAN
Projector
Wireless connection
3 Connection between the projector
and a computer (Ad-hoc (Peer-topeer))
Projector
Access
Computer
point
Computer
For details on the connection and
configuration, see “Making a Wired
Connection with a Computer” on page 14.
Computer
For details on configuration, see
“Configuring Using Simple Setting for Adhoc (Peer-to-peer) Connection” on page 16.
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Activating the Network Features
4 LAN connection among the
projector and computers
(Wireless Access Point)
LAN
Access
point
Computer
Projector
Computer
For details on the configuration, see
“Configuring Using “Simple Setting” for
Wireless Access Point Connection” on
page 17.
About Simple Setting
The configuration with Simple Setting uses a
wizard, which prompts you to answer to
questions step by step.
The wizard enables easier configuration,
since it suggests a successful configuration
method.
Note
Use the menus to configure the settings, as the
configuration with Simple Setting is not
available in the following cases:
– When 802.1x Authentication of a
wireless LAN is required to be set
– When you want to make a Data
Encryption setting for an Ad-hoc (Peerto-peer) connection over a wireless LAN
– When you change Common Setting
items such as Projector Name and
Password
– When you initialize the Network Setting
Preparation
Note
Setting of the security features, such as Data
Encryption and authentication, may be
required according to your network
environment. We recommend that you contact
your network administrator before
configuration.
Activating the Network Features
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Making a Wired Connection with a Computer
(VPL-DX15 Only)
When you make a wired connection between
the projector and a computer, there are two
methods; peer-to-peer connection and wired
LAN connection.
1 Connect the (network/RJ45)
connector on the projector to the
network connector on a computer or
on a LAN using an Ethernet cable (not
supplied).
Wired LAN connection
to (network/
RJ45) connector
Ethernet cable
(straight cable)
(not supplied)
Projector
Peer-to-peer connection
to (network/
RJ45) connector
to network
connector
Note
Projector
Ethernet cable (cross
cable) (not supplied)
Computer
When a peer-to-peer connection is made, set a
private IP Address (e.g. 192.168.0.1) for each
of the projector and computer.
LAN
Hub or router
If the DHCP server is enabled on the
connected LAN, the IP Address is
assigned automatically.
2 Press the NETWORK key on the
remote commander.
The following menu appears:
Windows Vista® Network Projector
Network Name (SSID):
Projector Name:
Network Address:
Projector Password:
Search for a projector or enter the "Network
address" and "Projector password" at
"Connect to a Network Projector" of
Windows Vista
SonyProj99808B8
192.168.0.1
®
.
If the assigned IP Address is displayed
under “Network Address”, the
connection is complete.
When the IP Address is not
assigned automatically
The following menu appears.
We recommend that you use the “Simple
Setting” wizard for network configuration.
Select:
Detail Information
Switch
Set:
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Making a Wired Connection with a Computer
Windows Vista® Network Projector
Projector not connected to network.
Set the Network setting
with Simple Setting or the Menu.
Select:
Simple Setting
Detail Information
Switch
Set:
Configuring Using Simple Setting
Start from the display shown in “When the
IP Address is not assigned automatically.”
For the procedure for using the onscreen keyboard, see “Using the OnScreen Keyboard” on page 23.
When you complete the settings, the
following menu is displayed on the
screen:
Simple Setting
Simple setting completed.
Close
Prev.:
Exit: Set:
Preparation
Before starting
Input of the IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Default Gateway is required for the
configuration. Before starting, contact your
network administrator.
1 Press the v or V key on the remote
commander to select “Simple Setting”
then press the ENTER key.
The message “Simple Setting started.”
appears on the screen.
2 Press the B key.
The following menu appears:
Simple Setting
IP address not obtained automatically.
Enter manually.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Prev.:
Select:
. . .
. . .
. . .
Set:
Exit:
3 Press the v or V key on the remote
commander to select “IP Address”
then press the ENTER key.
The on-screen keyboard appears.
5 Press the ENTER key to quit “Simple
Setting.”
The specified IP Address is displayed
under “Network Address.”
Windows Vista® Network Projector
Network Name (SSID):
Projector Name:
Network Address:
Projector Password:
Search for a projector or enter the "Network
address" and "Projector password" at
"Connect to a Network Projector" of
Windows Vista
SonyProj99808B8
192.168.0.1
®
.
Notes
• If the entered IP Address is not correct, the
connection will not be made even if the IP
Address is shown under “Network Address.”
• If you entered an incorrect IP Address, you
cannot correct the setting with “Simple
Setting.” In this case, initialize the settings,
referring to “Initializing the Network
Setting” on page 22, then configure the
settings again with “Configuring Using
Simple Setting” on page 15. You can also use
the menu to set the IP Address, referring to
“Configuring the Network Settings Using the
Menu” on page 19.
Select:
Detail Information
Switch
Set:
4 Enter “IP Address” with the on-screen
keyboard. Input “Subnet Mask” and
“Default Gateway” as well.
Making a Wired Connection with a Computer
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